-LRB- CNN -RRB- Singer-songwriter David Crosby hit a jogger with his car Sunday evening , a spokesman said .

The accident happened in Santa Ynez , California , near where Crosby lives .

Crosby was driving at approximately 50 mph when he struck the jogger , according to California Highway Patrol Spokesman Don Clotworthy . The posted speed limit was 55 .

The jogger suffered multiple fractures , and was airlifted to a hospital in Santa Barbara , Clotworthy said . His injuries are not believed to be life threatening .

`` Mr. Crosby was cooperative with authorities and he was not impaired or intoxicated in any way . Mr. Crosby did not see the jogger because of the sun , '' said Clotworthy .

According to the spokesman , the jogger and Crosby were on the same side of the road .

Pedestrians are supposed to be on the left side of the road walking toward traffic , Clotworthy said . Joggers are considered pedestrians .

Crosby is known for weaving multilayered harmonies over sweet melodies . He belongs to the celebrated rock group Crosby , Stills & Nash .

`` David Crosby is obviously very upset that he accidentally hit anyone . And , based off of initial reports , he is relieved that the injuries to the gentleman were not life threatening , '' said Michael Jensen , a Crosby spokesman . `` He wishes the jogger a very speedy recovery . ''

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Accident happens in Santa Ynez , California , near where Crosby lives

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The jogger suffered multiple fractures ; his injuries are not believed to be life-threatening